Introductions
Basic formula for an introduction?
Hook + background info + thesis
What FOUR main things are included in a body paragraph?
Topic sentence
Evidence
Elaboration
Transition
True or False.
The Conclusion is the final paragraph in an essay?
True.
How many types of elaboration were discussed?
4
How many paragraphs should a basic essay have?
4
What is required to make a good thesis?
Claim + two reasons.
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
To tell what the paragraph is about.
When restating the thesis in a conclusion, what are you wording differently?
The thesis.
Explanation elaboration does what?
Explains the evidence.
What is explanatory writing?
Writing that explains something.
Engage the reader or bring in the reader.
The definition of evidence?
Information from the text/story that supports the topic.
The purpose of the final sentence or zinger is to what?
Wrap up/ close the essay.
Definition elaboration does what?
What is argument writing?
Writing where you argue your side of the issue.
What is the purpose of the background information?
To talk about the topic and explain why it is important to discuss.
The definition of elaboration?
The writers thoughts/experiences that support the topic.
When summarizing the main points in a conclusion name at least one thing you should look at?
Thesis and or body paragraphs.
True or false.
Example elaboration tells a story?
False.
True/False.
It is acceptable to re-write my evidence as elaboration.
False.
True or false.
This thesis has a claim + two reasons.
Video games are good for students because they help students focus and promote teamwork.
True. A claim and two reasons are given.
What should the topic sentence in your body paragraph be?
The supporting reasons from your thesis/claim.
Name two transition words to start off a conclusion.
Answers will vary. Examples include: finally, to sum it up, to wrap it up, in conclusion, etc.
Experience elaboration does what?
Tells a story.
What is the basic formal for an essay?
Introduction + body paragraphs + conclusion.